Tuscan Tuna

Name: Tuscan Tuna
Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained; 2 shallots, peeled (or one if quite large); 1 (6 1/2 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained; 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, not drained (use 1/4 cup tomatoes and 3 T of the olive oil it comes in, an 8.5 ounce jar will make this recipe th); 1/4 cup asiago cheese; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 tablespoon dried basil (or more, to taste) or 1/2 tablespoon fresh basil (or more, to taste)

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
2 shallots, peeled (or one if quite large)
1 (6 1/2 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, not drained (use 1/4 cup tomatoes and 3 T of the olive oil it comes in, an 8.5 ounce jar will make this recipe th)
1/4 cup asiago cheese
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon dried basil (or more, to taste) or 1/2 tablespoon fresh basil (or more, to taste)

Directions

1

Mix all ingredients in a food processor or blender until well-blended but still a little chunky - do not completely puree.
2

Chill at least 30 minutes. Several hours or overnight is better.
3

Serve in your favorite way - on toasted rolls, tuna melts, on top of greens or whatever floats your boat.